Registration begins Sept. 10 for the Joan Y. Leopold Children's Book Week celebration. Author and illustrator of this year's title, Kite Day: A Bear and Mole Story, Will Hillenbrand will be on hand for three presentations to be held at William H. & Marion C. Alexander Family Library and the East Shore Library.

- Friends of Kline Library book sale, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Oct. 31, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Nov. 1, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Nov. 2. New and gently used books, videos, CDs and other items will be sold. Friends members only preview night will be held 5-7 p.m. Oct. 30; memberships will be available at the door.

Registrations are being accepted for fall Adult Enrichment classes. Class fees must be paid at the time of registration. The following classes offered: Ancient Chinese Art I begins Sept. 12, cost is $25; Understanding Hinduism begins Sept. 16, cost is $25; Ancient Chinese Art II begins Oct. 10, cost is $25 and Life of Pi begins Oct. 22, cost is $20. Class sizes are limited. Stop by the library to pick up a registration packet.

- Friends of the Hershey Public Library will present author Bruce Cameron at 6 p.m. Sept. 19. Bruce is the author of A Dog’s Purpose, Emory’s Gift, 8 Simple Rules for Dating My Teenage Daughter and others. His new book, The Dogs of Christmas, will be released in October. Registration required.

- Evening book groups begin again in September. For information call Julie at ext. 3717 or visit the library.

- Mother Goose - What’s the Big Idea, 6 p.m. Sept. 18. Program for adults teaches parents and caregivers of children age 3-6 how to make math and science activities come alive in order to teach children. Information: 717-566-0949, ext. 217.

- Friends of the Library book sale, Trinity United Methodist Church, 210 W. Main St., Hummelstown, 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Oct. 2-4, Oct. 3 is half price day; 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Oct. 5, $3 per bag sale. Friends members only preview night will be held 5-9 p.m. Oct. 1; memberships will be available at the door. Features new and gently used books on CDs, MP3s, music CDs, computer software, DVDs, children’s books, adult and young adult hardbacks, paperbacks and trade paperbacks and a wide assortment of nonfiction.

- BookRATs book discussion group for ages 6-11 meets at 6 p.m. Sept. 25 and Oct. 9.. Children will choose a book to read on a given topic, do a craft or activity, have a snack, and discuss book read previous month. Registration is required.

- Friends of the East Shore Area Library and Capital Reading Council adult program on children and reading, 5:30 p.m. Sept. 10. Speaker is Polly Murphy, former owner of The Children's Bookshop and former special coordinator for the Scholastic Writing program for the Patriot-News. Seating is limited. Reservations: 717-652-9380 or online.

- Family Game, 6 p.m. Oct. 16. Registration required.

- Family Fun, 6 p.m. Oct 2, quality time with crafts, music and activities. Registration required.

- Mother Goose - What’s the Big Idea, 6 p.m. Oct. 7 and Oct. 26. Program for adults teaches parents and caregivers of children age 3-6 how to make math and science activities come alive in order to teach children. Information: 717-652-9380.

- Friends of East Shore Library book collection, 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Oct. 17 and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 18-19. New and gently used books, videos, CDs and other items can be donated to the Friends of East Shore Library for the book sale.

- Friends of the East Shore Library book sale, 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Oct. 24, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 25, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Oct. 26. Friends members only preview night will be held 1-7 p.m. Oct. 23; memberships will be available at the door.

- Foreign Film Friday, 7 p.m. Aug. 30, from France, The Day I Saw Your Heart. Not recommended for those under age 17 without an adult.

- Homework Helpers weekly sessions, 3:30.-4:30 p.m. Oct. 3-May 8. Experienced teachers will be in the Library's Lower Lobby to offer individualized tutoring for students in grades 1-5. Students accompanied by at least one parent should come prepared with their homework and relevant information and supplies.

- "Homicide on the Hill!" library fundraiser, 5-9 p.m. Sept. 28 at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Farr. Tickets must be purchased in advance and are $75 per person. Reservation deadline is Sept. 20. Limited seating is available. Proceeds benefit the library. Registration underway, online or at the library.

- It Might Get Loud - Guitar Clinic, 2 p.m. Sept. 7, grades 9-12. A screening of the 2008 documentary, It Might Get Loud. After the movie, experts will teach how to get the best sound from your axe. Registration underway.

- Music Together in the Susquehanna Valley, 9:30 and 10:30 a.m. Sept. 9, for babies through kindergartners. Kathy Eckhaus will present an introduction to her program of movement activities set to songs. Registration begins Aug. 26. Information: www.musictogethersusquehanna.com.

- Entails, Coattails and Cocktails - The World of Downton Abbey, 2 p.m. Sept. 10. Part of the WITF MindMatters Series, presented by Dr. Jennifer Nesbitt, Assoc. Prof. of English at Penn State York.

- The Life & Times of Jane Austen, 2 p.m. Sept. 14. Visit with a lady of Jane Austen’s Regency period. No registration required.

- Fall Story Times, 6-week sessions, Sept. 15-Oct. 26. These age appropriate programs promote literacy and provide a fun first experience at the library. Sessions are as follows: Just Baby & Me – Ages newborn-2 with an adult, rhymes, songs and board books; Twos – Songs, rhymes and easy books for children age two with an adult; Threes – Stories, songs and fingerplays for three year olds with an adult; Picture Book Time – Children old enough to sit by themselves for 30-45 minutes will listen to age appropriate stories, songs, and fingerplays; Registration is required and begins Sept. 3 for Just Baby & Me, Sept. 4 for Twos, Threes and Picture Book Time.

- Wellness Clinic, 10-noon, Sept. 9, in the Penna. Room. Meet representatives from Rite Aid pharmacy who will provide information on all types of immunizations. They will explain what type of immunization is appropriate for your age group, and when you should get it. Registration is recommended.

- Photography, "Creative Shooting Techniques" with Dennis Baker, freelance photographer and president of the West Shore Photography Club, 2 and 7 p.m. Sept 18. This presentation is intended for owners of DSLR cameras because those photographers can change lens, as well as control the camera's shutter speed and aperture. Registration is recommended.

- Pre-owned book sales 9 a.m.-3 p.m. on the first and third Saturdays of each month offered by the Friends of New Cumberland Public Library, and held in the Foundation House. Sale also includes DVDs, CDs, puzzles, tote bags, note cards, 33 rpm records and prints. Vintage jewelry is available during the first Saturday book sales.

- Great Books Discussion Group, 6-8 p.m., the first and third Mondays of each month through May. No discussion on Sept. 2; Sept. 16 - “Moby Dick,” by Herman Melville.

- Write-On writer’s workshop, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., the second Saturday of each month. Original works can be read aloud for constructive criticism.

- Pennwriters group meetings, 6-9 p.m., the fourth Wednesday of the month. The group is open to anyone who wishes to improve their writing skills.

- Ruth’s Mystery Group, 10:30 a.m. the first Thursday of each month. Group has selected "Everyone Reads the Same Author" for the Sept. 5 meeting.

- Entries from the 2013 Summer Reading Teens “Beneath the Surface” Boundless Creativity Contest will be exhibited in the Charley Krone Gallery and in the first floor showcase during the month of August.

- There will be no storytimes this summer. Storytimes will resume in September.

- Last day to pick up prizes, Aug. 31.

- Quilt crafted by Dillsburg Library Quilters will be on display in the library from August until Farmer’s Fair. Raffle tickets will be on sale at the library and at a booth during Farmer’s Fair. Tickets cost $1 each or six for $5. All proceeds benefit the library.

- Book discussion: "The Last Runaway," by Tracy Chevalier, 6:30 p.m. Sept. 17.

- Birding program, 6:30 p.m. Sept. 24. Area resident and longtime Appalachian Audubon Society member, Jon Dale, will share his photos, knowledge and experience in attracting over 45 bird species annually to his property and feeding stations. No registration required.

- Tech Guru drop-in session, 2-4 p.m. Sept. 26. Adam Barton, the Tech Guru from Martin Memorial Library in York, will be available to assist individuals in setting up or using their new smartphones, tablets, webcams, watches, or other electronic devices. He can answer questions about digital resources available through the York County Library System.